DeBoer Secures Seven-Year Contract Extension with Alabama

Why it matters locally: This contract extension directly impacts the University of Alabama, a major institution within the state, and its athletic programs, which are significant cultural and economic drivers for Alabama residents.

Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer finalized a new seven-year contract with the program. The agreement, approved by the University of Alabama System's Compensation Committee, will pay DeBoer $12.5 million annually, totaling $87.5 million, and extends his contract by two years to January 31, 2033. DeBoer completed his second year with the Crimson Tide with a 10-3 regular season record. The team secured four victories against top-25 opponents. Alabama earned the No. 9 seed in the College Football Playoff, defeating Oklahoma in the first round before a loss to eventual national champion Indiana. His inaugural season at Alabama, following one year at Washington where he led the Huskies to the national championship game in 2023-24, concluded without a College Football Playoff appearance. The new contract includes a buyout structure, starting at $10 million through January 31, 2027, and decreasing by $2 million in each of the subsequent two years.